James “Jim” Frank Bruce - Guestbook

Dear Vicki and family,
What a blessing Jim was to all of us who knew him and you! While we only saw each other periodically, there was always a warmth, laughter and when we giggled too much and too loudly, he'd grin and shake his head. What a role model of love, hard work and Christian values! He truly lived as a Child of Christ. His impact is not over and his memory will continue to live in those who came into contact with him.
May the Lord continue to bless you and hold you in the palm of His Hand.
Best wishes and with lots of prayer, love and hugs......Charlene (Charlie) Dietrich

You were a great tennis coach, will miss you,my prayers are with you and your family. you always blushed when we called you "Jim" love always.
go mean green! CHS class of 1985. cuero gobblers.luv pam

Coach Bruce was a great guy with a sense of humor. I will never forget Coach Bruce "persuading" myself and Brad Goebel, two football jocks, to participate in Doubles at the District Tennis Tournament our senior year at Cuero High School. The day of the tournament we found out there was only one other Doubles team entered. We realized he got us out there to get him some 2nd place points for the team. May God bless you and your family for your loss.

Dear Vicki and Family,
My heart and soul goes out to you at this sorrowful time. May the Good Lord lift you and comfort you. God Bless you All. Treasure your memories.

"Coach" Bruce was an insperation to many of us who's lives he touched while he was a part of Cuero ISD, We know he will be missed dearly, but know where he is today and looking down and holloring, "St. Clair straighten out that backhand!!"

Coach Bruce was an awesome man. I spent 4 years with him at Cuero High School and have rarely encountered an administrator with such a fun and loving personality. I also had the pleasure of learning the game of tennis under his direction. He will truly be missed by all who's lives were touched by him. My prayers are with his friends and family that he left behind. CHS Class of 1989.

Jim will be missed,but will always be remembered for easy ging caring attitude. Our prayers are for his family as they carry on Jim's christain legacy.

Heaven just got better with coach Bruce up there!

Out thoughts go out to the family of Coach Jim. He was easy going on the practice field and in the principal office. He will be missed very much.

Dear Bruce Family - We want to extend our sympathy and prayers to all of you. We will remember our times with Jim with fondness.
We have been praying with all of you throughout Jim's illness. Our prayers for God's will to be done have been answered!
Remember in the days, months and years to come that you can have the same hope and peace that Jim had! Our Savior is Risen! He is Risen,
indeed! Alleluia!
We hope that we will get to see you all sometime soon.

With much love -
Sean and Caydee's
Aunt Mary and Uncle Mike Dobrasko

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength you need during this time.

Dear Bruce Family,
What a wonderful legacy Jim has left for all of us. He was such a steady, caring man who brought such warmth and light to those around him.May the Lord comfort you at this time and in the days ahead.

In Christ,

Bruce Family and Friends -
Please know you remain in our thoughts and prayers. Jim will certainly be missed on this earth, but we know he is in Heaven and feeling no pain. We thank God for letting us share a bit of his life.

We are saddened about the death of MR. Bruce. He was such a wonderful, friendly person. We always enjoyed talking to him when ya'll lived on Allison ST. Our prayers and thoughts will always be with you during this difficult time.


Sandra, Aubrey, Amber& Justin Perry

My dear Vicki and girls,
My heart goes out to you all and I wish I could be there with you today, and hug you tight. Those sweet memories of Jim will linger with us always until we see him again. Please know I am there in spirit and love you all dearly.
June Wells

Bruce family - You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves memories no one can steal. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, during this very difficult time.

Dear Misty and family ~
I am sorry for your loss. Misty, you are a perfect witness to what a wonderful man and father your dad was. I know you will miss his presence on earth but take comfort knowing he is with Jesus.
Always, Peg

My heart breaks to hear of your loss. Mr. Bruce was an amazing man who always came to work with a smile on his face. I had the pleasure of working with him for 3 summers at the Central Office. He was always ready to talk with me about sports and I truly enjoyed being around him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you are suffering from the loss of this great man. Please know the Lord is with you during your time of sorrow and remember all the good times and smiles you shared with him.

Chad & Amanda Dismukes

Dear Bruce Family,

We were so sad to hear of your loss. However, we all have comfort in the fact Jim is walking in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Bruce, but just reading about him provides a picture of a man that walked this earth for a purpose and he is now at home. Keeping your family in our prayers.

Bret, Laura, & Benjamin Hintze

Dear Bruce Family,
I am sure by now you know how Mr. Bruce touched so many lives. He was a great administrator to our District. He always made each person feel important... no matter what postition they held. His smile will be greatly missed. He was so kind and always had a moment to visit. I do know he is rejoicing in Heaven. His faith was so evident in his daily life. Please know we will continue to lift you all up in prayer. May the peace of the Lord be with you all!

Poncho & Julie Dismukes & family
(Brenham ISD Technoloy Secretary)

I'm sorry for you loss. My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

Vicki
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and our prayers are with you and your family. Jim touched so many lives and will be missed by all.

Our prayers are with you at this time Vicki. Jim was very nice to us when we were at the Church of Christ. God Bless you and your family. Darrel & Ethel

I remember when Jim came to visit my daughter,Anna, and I in the hospital at Tx Childrens. Anna was just diagnosed with Leukemia. The visit meant so much to me. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
God Bless, Judy Korenek Srubar

May the Good Lord comfort and strengthen you in this most trying time. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Your family has been a positive part of our lives...for that we are grateful.

To all of the Bruce family we send our condolences. Knowing Jim's parents when they were teens and knowing Jim when he was just a little guy and then watching him coach at Tuloso Midway when our son was in sports has always been special. May God Bless all of you.

Bonnie and Dallas Comuzzie

He was my principal. In school a warm loveing person who I will miss my prayers go out to the family god only takes the best.and he was the best his smile tells it all may god bless

East Bernard HIgh School is a better place because Jim Bruce was a part of it for a number of years. I was lucky that my family came to know him as a friend as well as my principal. He was admired by all he came in contact with. He was a sweet, kind man, and he will be missed.
Brenda and David Stelzel

Dear Vicki and the Bruce family,
We were so sorry to hear the news of Jim's passing. May you find comfort in knowing he is in loving hands, and that you will always have beautiful memories of your life together. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Love always,
Mike & Arnalynn Kellner

I remember the many early morning runs with Jim. He inspired me and I admired his calm Christian perspective on many many subjects. His love for his family was always evident. I will miss him greatly.

Vicki,
Tom and I are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Tom has always said Jim was the BEST boss he has ever had and missed talking with him during the last year. Our prayers are with you, and know that Jim is now in a pain free place to watch over his family.

My prayers are with you at this time. Thank-you for the update emails. We will always remember Mr.Bruce's smiling face.

Dear Vicki and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We will always appreciate the scholarship that he gave to our oldest son, Cole when he went to Sul Ross University. I can only imagine the pain you are going through at this time, but please know you have friends and family that are lifting you and your family up in prayer. God is a loving God and he has his arms around all of you at this time and always.

We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Vicki; My heart is heavy for your loss, but filled with joy in the fact that Jim is now in the Lord's hands and is no longer in pain, and has a new and complete body. Our prayers will be for you and your family as you make it through this chapter in your lives. May God's blessings be with you and your family this day and forever.

I knew Jim while growing up and spending many hours at his house with his sister, my childhood best friend. But it was my great pleasure to see him again at Camp Bandina where we were both counselors. His faith, devotion to family, and love for children were evident in all he did. I particularly enjoyed the time we had in one-on-one conversation, catching up. I will be praying for his family, as I know that he will be greatly missed.

Brandy,
Your friends at Alton Elementary grieve for you.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

My prayers are with all who love Jim. I worked with him in East Bernard. He interviewed me for a theatre/speech position. I had two whole years teaching English, in Corpus Christi. I have never had a more wonderful experience than the day my husband and I sat down to VISIT with Jim. I was new to the area, newly married, and applying for a job I only whispered about in prayers. He was truly an instrument of God that day. Twelve years later, I am a theatre teacher; something I would have never imagined possible for myself. He led me down the path the Lord had placed before, giving me the courage and the chance to do what God knew was a dream in my heart. I am a happier teacher and a better person because God allowed my path to cross his. I hope I am so blessed, again, when I get to where Jim is. Welcome home, Jim, we're going to miss you.

My heart goes out to Vicki and Tami. May fond memories help heal your pain.

Vicki and family,

Words seem so inadequate at a time like this. I know you will find strength in your faith and our loving Father. Although I only met Jim a couple times, it was so evident when we worked together that you two had something so very special. What a blessing that God brought the two of you together and you were able to have a wonderful life raising your children. The blessings continue with your precious grandchildren. You have so many wonderful friends and family, so please lean on them during this time. You have always been one of the truly special people that God put on this earth. I know he will take care of you. The two of you were loved by so many!

My prayers and thoughts are with you,

Judy Hassebrock

Vicki, Brandy, Misty, & Caydee,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you.

Vernon, Jane, & Tiffany Stehle

Vicki,
Jim was a amazing man and will be remembered by many. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything.

Susie

Brandy and Jeff,

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss. I pray that God wraps His arms around you and your family and gives you the peace and comfort that only He can.

Tammy Ginn and family